> Even though they are much noisier than other types of microphones, when I > was about 12, I preferred them over electret because I could get amplitude > modulation by simply plugging the mic in series with FM transmitter. > Electrets required a separate amplifier. They also make a spectacular orange burst of flame about a meter long when plugged into the 110V power line. ******************************************************************** Olin Lathrop, embedded systems consultant in Littleton Massachusetts (978) 742-9014, olin@embedinc.com, http://www.embedinc.com -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads